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Join Megan Pastrana, CEO and Founder of Immigration for Couples™, a national immigration firm dedicated exclusively to assisting couples with the US immigration process. The Navigating Love and Immigration podcast is committed to providing couples with holistic support on their immigration journey, through interviews with relationship experts, conversations with real couples, and providing other important tips for starting the next chapter of life together.
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Jessica Kumar is an American development advocate living in Bihar, India. She engages in powerful &empathetic interviews to shed light on lesser known aspects of Indian culture, founded in cultural anthropology, sprinkled with hints of modern relationships. Join us to hear diverse voices, stereotype breakers & interesting people who are experts in: -language learning (specifically acquisition of South Asian languages) -breaking stereotypes about racial identity -cross-cultural parenting -int ...
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Navigating the Tantra Journey; Chats, love and epiphanies
Navigating the Tantra Journey; Chats, love and epiphanies
Let’s navigate Tantra together. Sharing intimate conversations with friends,interviews with my fav people on all things spiritual, growth, love, sex, yoni eggs, relating. Epiphanies, realisations will be shared. Hoping to capture the essence of connection and vulnerability in each conversation. Instagrams: @samantha_ziman @zimanpilates website: zimanpilates.com
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Welcome to the MONEY & MOM Podcast, diving deep into the world of retirement planning with a refreshing twist. Certified Financial Planner, Vince Oldre, brings his expert advice from serving the Twin Cities through CFG Retirement. But here's the twist - joining him is his mom, Valerie Oldre, to provide a perspective rarely heard in the financial world: that of the retiree. As Vince navigates the complexities of retirement planning, Valerie steps in with her lived experience, motherly insight ...
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Does India seem intimidating? Are you afraid you'll do something which may offend people when you visit? Or even if you attend an Indian function outside of India, what do you do? In this episode, Jessica shares a number of stupid things she did and mistakes she has made over the years, with humor and lessons attached. She also talks a fair amount …
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We’re excited to be back on Money & Mom! In this episode, we'll take a look back at Mom's retirement planning journey and discuss some of the things she's thankful for now that she's in retirement. Join us as Mom talks about the value of having a trusted team, being prepared, and saving enough for retirement. We'll also explore the potential benefi…
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Is India safe for foreign travelers? I believe that in 95% of situations, having the right skills and language will help you get out of sketchy situations. But how? With most Hindi travel guides out there, the book is going to teach "Namaste, Mera naam Jessica hai. Aap kaise hain? Aapka naam kya hai?" While these are not bad things to learn, but ac…
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Welcome back to another entertaining and informative episode of Navigating Love and Immigration, where, this week, Megan welcomes special guest Heather Anderson to share her experiences navigating both immigration and home buying with her husband, Harrison. Heather's firsthand insights shed light on the challenges and triumphs of these journeys, hi…
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In today’s enlightening episode, Megan delves into the intricate world of immigration waivers, a crucial topic for individuals navigating challenges in their immigration history. Throughout the discussion, Megan provides invaluable insights and guidance, unraveling the complexities of immigration waivers, arming listeners with essential knowledge. …
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In this latest episode of Navigating Love and Immigration, listeners are invited to join Megan on a captivating exploration of virtual weddings, a subject brought to life by her exceptional guest, Reverend Heron, the visionary founder of Online Weddings Utah. This insightful episode unravels the world of virtual weddings and their legal recognition…
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Asking questions in Hindi might be the most important thing you can learn. In this episode, Jessica talks about the importance of asking questions and not just making declarative statements in Hindi. In this episode, we talk about "kya - what." "Kya" is the most important word you need to know to be able to ask questions in Hindi. This video is a s…
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In Episode 16 of Navigating Love and Immigration, Attorney Megan Pastrana disucsses relationship readiness and healthy communication with special guest, Barry Selby, about the essential concept of relationship readiness and he art of healthy communication within a partnership. Barry is a relationship expert that helps women move from heart-broken g…
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In this week's episode of "Navigating Love and Immigration," the Megan is joined by Ryan Kennelly. With over 20 years of experience as a senior benefits insurance consultant, Ryan is an expert in helping individuals navigate the complex world of health insurance, particularly visa holders and immigrants. Ryan helps Megan address some of the most im…
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If this is your first trip to India or eighth, this episode highlights the top 10 pro pointers you need to known to reduce the headaches, inconveniences and ripoffs that are likely to happen while visiting India. Download the new e-booklet "The Traveler's Guide to India" What's Included in the e-booklet? 30+ pages of practical tips, which will put …
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In Episode 14 of "Navigating Love and Immigration," we had the pleasure of hosting Michele Capecchi, an immigration attorney based in Italy. Michele is the owner and CEO of Capecchi Legal, a law firm in Florence, Italy, and brings a unique expertise in the world of global mobility. His work primarily focuses on helping individuals and companies nav…
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In today’s episode, Megan is joined by Marla Mattenson, an internationally recognized speaker and expert working with thought leaders in sales, business, and love. Marla guides businesses, couples, and individuals to uncover hidden patterns in relationships and business to unlock passion, financial success, and unlimited joy. She is the creator of …
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A lot of people who retire quickly realize that they don’t have enough to fill all the free time in the day. Boredom can quickly creep in and that can have a serious impact on your mental health. When you become less and less active, your cognitive abilities might begin to decrease as well. That’s why we talk to retirees all the time about having a…
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Today we’re going to talk about the five biggest surprises in retirement, but this won’t be the normal conversation from the perspective of a financial advisor. Instead, we’ve invited mom onto the show to give you the view from someone who is already retired and spends time around a lot of others that are as well. Life after work is not all sunsets…
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Navigating the Indian medical system can be incredibly confusing, intimidating and even downright frustrating if you didn't grow up in South Asia. Knowing the ins and outs of how the medical field is run in India is crucial to being able to care for yourself and others in routine visits and especially emergencies. If you are visiting India, living …
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Love & Money Stories with Hannah Chapman In today’s episode, Hannah Chapman joins Megan to discuss the sensitive topic of love and money stories. Chapman, a certified financial planner and entrepreneurial wealth coach, sheds light on the emotions that our money stories are tied to and how they affect our relationships with money. Couples, especiall…
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83| Predictions for the Future of Indian Podcasting with Indicast | Aditya Mhatre & Abhishek Kumar
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I've been following Indicast with Aditya Mhatre and Abhishek Kumar for 17 years. They are the hosts of India's longest running multi-person podcast. Covering major business tycoon stories, to media personalities, to the latest news, these guys are the dynamic duo of Indian podcasting. In Part 2, Jessica talks with them about predictions for future …
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Aditya Mhatre and Abhishek Kumar were two of the first people in India to start podcasting, and today more than 15 years later, their show theindicast.com is still running. Interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in India, with humility, intellect and humor, Aditya and Abhishek are a dynamic duo. During this interview, Jessica gets behind the …
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What NOT to say in Hindi as a kid! This is an preview from the Kids' Hindi Kickstarter Course coming out next week on www.learnhindianywhere.com. It is an 18 part course taking you through all the responses you need to know as a kid in your first years of speaking Hindi. Jessica has 17 years experience in helping others learn Hindi and has multiple…
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In Episode 80, Jessica Kumar and Mallika Thoppay take on colorism in South Asian communities. Mallika shares about her activism and how colorism affects everyone and hurts us all. She works with children in helping them to accept others as they are and stand up for themselves if they are being discriminated against. She authored "Unfair and Lovely"…
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Self-Love for Stronger Relationships In today's episode, Megan is joined by Alia, a love coach, to discuss the importance of self-love and its role in allowing individuals to have strong relationships, both with partners and with themselves. Alia begins by sharing her own personal immigration journey with her ex husband, and the wisdom she has gain…
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Tax professional and owner and CEO of Home Time Business Services, Kim Erick, joins Megan on the podcast today. Kim shares her expertise on taxes and their overlap with immigration and answering questions from listeners such as whether one needs to include their spouse on their taxes if they are married, and what the benefits of filing jointly are.…
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Our Journey - Josh and Ellen In this week's episode, Megan interviews Josh and Ellen, a couple who have experienced the immigration system first hand, and are here to share their story. Along the way, they discuss the unique challenges they faced while going through the immigration process and how they were able to find support and guidance. They a…
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Stress is a Choice This week's episode of Navigating Love and Immigration explores the concept that we have the ability to choose how we respond to stress, even in the context of immigration. Host Megan Pastrana provides an overview of stress and its evolutionary purpose, and discusses how we can take responsibility for our emotions and the stress …
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Traveling with your Pet to the US with Dr. Gary Richter Your pet is a member of your family, and when you’re starting a new chapter of your life abroad, you want to make sure that your pet is fully supported and taken care of during that transition. But let’s face it, there are a lot of things to have in mind when you’re traveling with your pet, fr…
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Join me for a wrap of 2022 with snippets of the best episodes from this year. I'm very thankful for your support and encouragement through the past four years! Here are the highlight episodes of 2022! Episode 68 - Eliza Keyton (EliKutty) - Ethics of Language Learning Episode 71 - Devika Cariapa - childrens' author and archaeologist! Episode 72 - Wh…
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Plan a Dream Wedding in 90 Days - Rich & Shelby Immigration is stressful, to say the least. And it can take a huge toll on your relationship. While you’re rushing to gather the required documents, plan a last-minute wedding, or maybe even elope with your significant other, you can lose sight of the bigger picture. But you should never forget that y…
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If you've ever wondered what the differences are between the educational system in Western countries, this episode is for you. If you're an NRI wondering if you should move back to India, or if you are a Westerner thinking about making the shift to India, this is for you too. In this episode, Jessica details the major differences between Indian and…
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Immigration is a bumpy road, especially for couples trying to navigate through it together. But one thing’s for sure: you shouldn’t let it consume you and take over your relationship, so don’t let your relationship take the backseat. In this week’s episode, Megan welcomes the first real-life couple who she has helped navigate love and immigration. …
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The immigration process is an intense and challenging journey, to say the least, and it’s especially hard on couples trying to navigate love and immigration. So how do you cope with this process without burdening your relationship? In this week’s episode, Megan welcomes Marie-Elizabeth Mali, who is a relationship transformation expert and the CEO a…
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Megan talks all about the beauty of traveling with your partner in today’s episode. It’s not a secret that couples who travel together stay together, but why exactly is traveling so healthy for relationships? Megan shares her thoughts about that and addresses the importance of breaking up the monotony of the day-to-day routine, especially for coupl…
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On today’s episode of the Navigating Love and Immigration™ podcast, Megan takes listeners on a deep dive into the multiple paths available for couples who want to immigrate to the United States together. She starts the episode by talking about ‘decision paralysis’ and why most couples get stuck in this part of the process. Then, she gives us an ove…
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On this premier episode of the Navigating Love and Immigration™ podcast, our host Megan Pastrana tells us all about her personal journey of doing just that - navigating love and immigration. Currently an immigration attorney and the owner and CEO of Immigration for Couples, Megan is passionate about helping couples to receive their green cards and …
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Join Megan Pastrana, CEO and Founder of Immigration for Couples™, a national immigration firm dedicated exclusively to assisting couples with the US immigration process. The Navigating Love & Immigration podcast is committed to providing couples with holistic support on their immigration journey, through interviews with relationship experts, conver…
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How do you build relationships in India? Part 2 of this 2 part episode deals with the relational dynamics of living in India as someone who didn't grow up there. Skip the outdated guide books and listen in to this advice from Jessica, who first started living in India in 2006. Friendships, finding common ground, how to manage house help and languag…
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What are the crucial elements you need to life life well in India? Part 1 of this 2 part episode deals with the practicalities of living in India as someone who didn't grow up there. Skip the outdated guide books and listen in to this advice from Jessica, who first started living in India in 2006. Negotiation, dealing with the complications of Indi…
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Episode 75 contains a teaser of Jessica's upcoming course Overcome Hindi Pronunciation Pitfalls! Abhishek joins Jessica to work through some of the most common pronunciation errors that learners of Hindi make. In this episode, we take a small slice and discuss the vowel sounds of Hindi which are often mispronounced. Hear the subtle differences betw…
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Jessica dives deeper about having Indian in-laws as a foreigner. In this 2 part episode, Jessica discusses listener questions about having Indian in-laws when you didn’t grow up in Indian culture. We talk about how to address conflict, what happens when you're in a multi-generational home and how to address the different view of boundaries in East …
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Jessica tells all about having Indian in-laws as a foreigner. In this 2 part episode, Jessica discusses listener questions about having Indian in-laws when you didn’t grow up in Indian culture. You probably know Indian families are close knit. That is why having a good relationship with our in-laws is so important. We discuss questions like what to…
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Hearing others' perspectives always brings out new perspectives. I interviewed two other women who are married to Indians who bring various cultural and linguistic background to their stories. Sheida is from Iran living in Canada. Parneet is French, living in Belgium. I asked the various questions to bring out these women's thoughts and experiences…
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Devika Cariapa is an award-winning children’s author who uses her background in history and archaeology to creatively communicate with a young audience. Her first book, India Through Archaeology: Excavating History (Tulika Books) encourages children to explore Indian history through the lens of archaeology. It was awarded the Hindu Young World-Good…
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What are the top five verbs you need to now in Hindi to start most simple conversations? Jessica breaks down the basic verbs to listen for in Hindi conversation and how these verbs can be used for beginners and intermediate speakers of Hindi. This episode is a sneak preview of Jessica's upcoming Hindi course "Hindi Hacks You Didn't Know You Needed …
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Eliza Keyton (Eli Kutty) and Jessica Kumar are both language learners of Indian languages. In the years since learning Malayalam and Hindi, Eliza and Jessica have become increasingly convinced that there needs to be greater representation of Indians and proper credit given to those who have taught their indigenous languages to foreigners. In this e…
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Eliza Keyton (Eli Kutty) is an American Malayalam learner and dedicated to sharing her learnings with other learners. Jessica and Eliza dive into the complexities of learning Hindi vs Malayalam and the challenges of learning an Indian language. Jessica and Eliza both share their clear intentions of uplifting Desi voices and pointing the attention b…
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2021 was the year where I (Jessica) hosted only South Asian guests! Hear 2-4 min blurbs from 8 of our best episodes with powerful, empathetic and informational interviews! In this episode we highlight: Episode 48 - The Carolina Desis - Rashmili Vemula and Gurtej Singh - language and how that fits into their identity as Indian Americans Episode 50 -…
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Jessica takes a moment to reflect on some of the learnings about Indian culture she has observed in the last 15 years. The most common questions she gets asked as a foreigner married to an Indian living in India: How do you celebrate festivals as a cross cultural couple? Is it safe to eat street food in India? How many languages have you learned? A…
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This is Part 2 of Jessica's conversation with Jesal Parikh, the co-host of the provocative podcast “Yoga is Dead.” She and her co-host Tejal Patel, highlight injustices of the digestion of yoga by modern Western culture. In this episode, Jessica and Jesal explore the process of historical Indian yoga and how that has morphed into a different animal…
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Get ready to have your mind blown. Jesal Parikh is the co-host of the provocative podcast "Yoga is Dead." She and her co-host Tejal Patel, highlight injustices of the digestion of yoga by modern Western culture. In this episode, Jessica and Jesal explore the process of historical Indian yoga and how that has morphed into a different animal in Weste…
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Should I share pictures of my life on social media even if I fear being judged by conservative relatives? What are the no-nos of social media in more conservative Indian families? If you are in a desi/non-desi relationship, maybe you have some of the same questions we do. How do you protect your relationship but also interact on social media with t…
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Kevin Wilson has formed his identity as fitting in the spaces between black and white binary spaces throughout his life. Best known as "The CEO of Chai" on social media, he goes by @crossculturechristian as an expression of someone who wants to invite people into a safe place on the harsh landscape of critical social media sites. People talk about …
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